Brake Fluid Change frequency

[Anonymous]

Does brake fluid “go off” when in a sealed system? I know it is a hygroscopic fluid, but does it somehow absorb moisture when just sitting idle in a system?

What are the symptoms of the fluid losing it’s quality. Has anyone noticed any difference between brands of fluid?

[Anonymous]

I just found an answer to my own question, but hey, it helps get my post count up:P

Here is a helpful link: http://rdabrakes.com.au/index.php/technical/74-brake-fluid-information.html

But I am still curious to know if I am going to suffer by getting some fluid from Supercheap auto, as oppossed to buying you beaut super, high performance,big name fluid at twice the price.

[Dwayne OMember]

Good find there Slug, I was thinking of changing my fluids the other day (bike not body :laugh: )
Good article mate

[DavidMember]

Every six Months
Motul dot 4
Fresh bottle every time

[Anonymous]

Dave, why Motul and not Homebrand fluid? Do you get a Motul sticker or something?

Have you used other stuff and noticed a difference?

[GregMember]

Quality, do you think the supercheap race team use supercheap no name fluid? No of course not, its the same as the oils thread :laugh:

TB

[Anonymous]

TB, I hear what you are saying, but can you actually notice any difference in performance? The money you save could allow you to buy an extra packet of chewing gum, ciggies, line of coke, or whatever your vice is.

[GregMember]

Ktmrat wrote:

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Every six Months
Motul dot 4
Fresh bottle every time

Every 12 months I think, Motul dot 4 or any quality Dot 4, fresh bottle every time lol If I was tipping into turn one at Phillip Island at 300kph + but for what we do, I think thats a bit over the top :laugh: , would rather ride it or drink some rum or even chase Sal around the house, but good luck to you Dave. :blink:

TB

[Anonymous]

Also, whilst on the subject of brakes, I just got myself a s/s braided front brakeline for less than $40 delivered from an Aussie seller on ebay. If you ever decide to go down this path, don’t get ripped off by paying $130 plus for the same thing. The hose comes with two new banjo bolts and four copper washers. I remember reading about the seller from Ollie, so I guess I will give hime some karma. If you would like to know the seller PM me and I will give you details, rather than publicly promote his/her business.

[glennMember]

Trailboss wrote:

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Quality, do you think the supercheap race team use supercheap no name fluid? No of course not, its the same as the oils thread :laugh:

TB

:ohmy:but,but,but they have to use super crap products dont they:huh: :huh: :huh: :huh: :huh:

[DeanMember]

All brake fluids and oils for that matter have to align themselves to a standard. If I was a hardcore racer and I was chasing every bit of performance possible,maybe I would go for the topshelf stuff.But for general trailriding and the odd race now and then,doesnt really matter what dot 4 or 5.1 fluid you use. just change it at least every 12 months with new stuff.I use the BP stuff and it has not let me down once. I have seen brake fluid in a master cylinder turn to a jelly like substance the owner was wondering why it was not working.

ollieB)

[DavidMember]

Trailboss wrote:

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Ktmrat wrote:

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Every six Months
Motul dot 4
Fresh bottle every time

Every 12 months I think, Motul dot 4 or any quality Dot 4, fresh bottle every time lol If I was tipping into turn one at Phillip Island at 300kph + but for what we do, I think thats a bit over the top :laugh: , would rather ride it or drink some rum or even chase Sal around the house, but good luck to you Dave. :blink:

TB

TB I have found that the small wheel 50 and 65 will be more prone to the calipers getting full of mud and not releasing , which in turn leads to massive cookage of fluid, pads and disks, with the constant pressure washing happening as well, fluid break down and contamination it too much after 12 months, the Motul lasts the best….
The bigger wheels sizes and faster bikes tend to not get as dirty or stuck in the mud and usually have bigger braking systems so they cope better and will get 6 to 12 months:)
Just how it has gone for me:)

[DavidMember]

Hey Ollie I have another school coming up in april if you wanna play:laugh: :laugh:

[DeanMember]

Ktmrat wrote:

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Hey Ollie I have another school coming up in april if you wanna play:laugh: :laugh:

Nah mate, sick of 12 year old girls rounding me up through the whoops:laugh: Gili was telling me he wouldnt mind doing one though,only problem is Ive now lost him from the workshop he has a posting to a ship,how am I going to get my projects done now:dry:

Ollie

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